30+ Patriotic 4th of July Decorating Ideas

Celebrate the Fourth with red, white and blue decor ideas — like wreaths, banners and a flag cake that doubles as a centerpiece! — to put a festive spin on traditional Americana.

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Bandanna Cushions

Bandanna Cushions

Soften outdoor chairs with no-sew pillow covers crafted from contrasting bandannas. Sandwich one cushion between two scarves, then join each corner together with a rubber band and hide bands with thin ribbon, as shown.

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Americana Vase

Americana Vase

All-white flowers like hydrangeas seem instantly all-American when presented in a vase that evokes the stars and stripes. Measure the vase's circumference, then cut lengths of patriotic ribbon to size. Attach with double-sided tape to cover the vase.

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Woven Table Runner

Woven Table Runner

This crepe paper runner is made in minutes: Cover a table with a white paper tablecloth; snip lengths of blue and red crepe paper to the lengths of the cloth. Weave the colors, as shown; affix at table's edges with double-sided tape.